Fascial Traction Systems
Why Fasciotens Matters
Fasciotens is an advanced fascial traction system designed to support the closure of large abdominal wall hernias, enabling controlled, intraoperative tension application and improving clinical outcomes for patients and surgeons.
Clinical Challenges & Solutions
Large abdominal wall hernias present a significant surgical challenge, often requiring complex procedures and prolonged operative times. Conventional closure techniques, such as component separation or mesh bridging, may be associated with high tension on fascial edges, increased risk of wound complications, extended recovery, and suboptimal functional outcomes. Achieving tension-free closure intraoperatively remains a key challenge, with implications for recurrence and post-operative morbidity.
Fasciotens addresses this need by enabling controlled, intraoperative fascial traction, supporting the safe and gradual approximation of fascial edges in large or complex hernias. By reducing closure tension, the system facilitates direct fascial repair, potentially decreasing reliance on extensive mesh bridging while minimising tissue trauma.
Clinically, this approach may contribute to improved procedural efficiency, reduced complication rates, and enhanced post-operative recovery. For surgeons, clinical teams, and procurement professionals, Fasciotens provides an evidence-informed solution that supports reproducible, high-quality abdominal wall closure.
Clinical Value
Improved Patient Outcomes – Enables tension-reduced fascial closure, supporting lower complication rates, reduced recurrence, and faster recovery.
Reduced Tissue Trauma and Pain – Controlled intraoperative traction minimises stress on fascial edges, contributing to reduced post-operative pain and improved healing.
Enhanced Procedural Efficiency – Streamlines complex hernia repair by facilitating fascial approximation, helping to reduce operative time, associated time under anaesthesia and optimise theatre utilisation.
Optimised Resource Utilisation – Lower complication and reoperation rates, combined with shorter procedures, support reduced length of stay and overall cost efficiency.
Durable Functional Repair – Supports restoration of abdominal wall integrity and function, improving long-term patient outcomes and quality of life.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical studies support the effectiveness of controlled intraoperative fascial traction in achieving primary closure in complex abdominal wall and open abdomen management. Published evidence demonstrates improved fascial approximation, reduced retraction, and significant gains in fascial length, supporting tension-reduced closure across a range of clinical scenarios.
Supporting studies, case reports, and clinical documentation are available upon request.
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Order Codes
| Brand | Sub Category | Order Code | Description | Pack Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fasciotens | Hernia | FAS-H010 | Fasciotens Hernia | 1 |
| Fasciotens | Open Abdomen | FAS-A020 | Fasciotens Abdomen | 1 |
| Fasciotens | Paediatric | FAS-HC020 | Fasciotens Hernia Carrier | 1 |